Other Events:

• Event 1: 18 Mar 1721, Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA; Last Will and Testament sealed

Notes:

From notes at Findagrave site:

Benjamin Clarke, second child of Joseph Clarke (1), was born in Dedham, Massachusetts, February 9, 1644. He married; 1665, Dorcas Morse. He had a grant of land in Medfield, "near the way as you go to Nantasket." His house was on Main street, opposite Pound street. The original well is said to be still in use. His house was burned by the Indians in 1676, and he built again on the same spot. What is known as the Peak House in Medfield is an addition subsequently made to his second house in or about 1762. After the old part decayed and was torn down, the present structure was moved to its present location. Its unique shape has attracted
much attention and is even believed to be one of the houses left from the burning in King Philip's war.

Benjamin Clarke was a very prominent citizen. He was for seventeen years selectman of the town and two years deputy to the general court. He died in 1724 and his widow in 1725.

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** Benjamin Clark was a wheelwright. He married Dorcas Morse in 1665, and in 1668 received a grant for a house lot "on the way as you go out at Nantasket." The original well is reputed to still be in use. He was burned out by the Indians in 1676, but rebuilt upon the same spot. What is called the "Peak House" (picture on p348, History of Medfield) is an addition subsequently made to his second house, in or about 1762. After the decay of the old part, it was moved to its present location. Its unique shape has attracted much attention, and it is even popularly believed to be one of the original houses left standing by the Indians. Benjamin was a prominent man in town affairs, served on the board of selectmen seventeen times, and as a representative two years. He died 1 Dec. 1724, his widow the following year. (Tilden)
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FROM http://sciway3.net/clark/clark/benjaminclark1644.html
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King Phillips War -- Attacked Feb 21, 1676

In this same area, the Benjamin Clark house was also burnt. Benjamin and his wife Dorcas were able to flee and safely make it to the garrison along with their children (twins Hannah and Benjamin age 10; Theophilus age 6, Tabitha age 4, and Timothy age 2) before their house also went up in flames. Clark's house was the original Peak House.

** FROM https://patch.com/massachusetts/medfield/uniquely-medfield-once-upon-a-town-medfield-under-attack

Medfield Historical Society

Died:
Age: 80

Benjamin Dorcas Morse 19 Nov 1665Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA. Dorcas (daughter of Joseph Morse and Hannah Phillips) 24 Jun 1645 Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA; 14 Jul 1725Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA; Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. DY Ebenezer Clark 12 May 1682 Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA; 14 Feb 1683Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA.
2. Edward Clark 11 Nov 1679 Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA; 03 Jul 1746Medway, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA; Millis, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA.
3. Rebecca Clark, DY 20 Jul 1684 Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA; 26 Sep 1687Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA.
4. Jonathan Clark Nov 1690 Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA; 15 Nov 1690Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA.
5. Seth Clark 01 May 1687 Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA; 16 Mar 1756Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA.
6. Captain Timothy Clark 05 May 1677 Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA; 10 Aug 1725Medway, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA; Millis, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA.
7. Benjamin Clark 20 Nov 1668 Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA; 07 Feb 1688Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA.
8. Hannah Clark 22 Oct 1666 Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA; 04 Nov 1757Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA; Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA.
9. Theophilus Clark, I 1665 Sherborn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA; 07 Oct 1737Ashford, Windham, Connecticut, USA; Ashford, Windham, Connecticut, USA.
10. Timothy Clark, DY 19 Dec 1674 Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA; 06 Sep 1676.
11. Tabitha Clark 10 Dec 1672 Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA; Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA.

Notes:

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See Christopher Gleason Clark, "The English Ancestry of Joseph Clark (1613-1683) of Dedham and Medfield, Massachusetts," in The New England Historical and Genealogical Register, 152(Jan 1998):3-23
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Signer of Dedham Covenant:

In 1636, there were 30 signers. In 1637, there were 46. By 1656, 79 men put their names on the document

Married Alice Fenn in England (NOT Alice Pepper)

"The English Ancestry of Joseph Clark (1613-1683) of Dedham and Medfield, Massachusetts", by Christopher Gleason Clark, Published in "New England Historical and Genealogical Register", Vol 152, January 1998.

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Joseph Clark had one wife Alice Fenn. See:

Christopher Gleason Clark, THE ENGLISH ANCESTRY OF JOSEPH CLARK (1613-1683) OF DEDHAM AND MEDFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS in NEHGR vol 152 p 3-23

NGSQ Robert Charles Anderson, "Clark, Hunting, and Wheelock Families of Dedham, Massachusetts: Some English Clues," National Genealogical Society Quarterly [hereinafter NC.SQ], 74 [1986]: 3-6.

Previous biographies stating his wife was Alice Pepper were disproved in 1998.
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Alice Fenn was born about 1619 in England, was christened on 25 March 1623 in St. Mary Aldermary,London, England, and died on 17 March 1709/10 in Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States at age 91.
Alice marriedJoseph Clarke on 15 April 1640 in Banham, Norfolk, England.
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According to a post from Sandra Johnson, SJohn41095@aol.com, 17 Jun 2003, Clark-NewEng, Joseph Clark was thought to have married Alice Pepper, but the spouse has been determined to be Alice Fenn; cites Christopher Gleason Clark, The Enlgish Origins of Joseph Clark (1613-93), NEHGR, 152, 1998, 3-23.
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3964. Joseph Clark, born before 11 April 1613 in Banham, Norfolk, England; died 06 January 1684 in Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States. He was the son of 7928. Thomas Clarke and 7929. Mary Canne. He married 15 April 1640 in Banham, Norfolk, England.
3965. Alice Fenn, born about 1619 in England; died 17 March 1710 in Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States.

Children of Joseph Clark and Alice Fenn are:
* Joseph Clark (1642-1702), married 1663 Mary Allen (1641-1702).
* Benjamin Clark (1644-1724), married 1665 Dorcas Morse (1645-1725).
* Ephraim Clark (1646-1699), married 1669 Mary Bullen (1642-1726)
* Daniel Clark (1647-1676).
* Mary Clark (1649-1732), married 1673 Jonathan Bowden (1652-1732).
* Sarah Clark (1651-1704), married (1) John Bowers (1646-1676); (2) 1677 Samuel Smith (1641-1691).
* John Clark (1652-1720), married 1680 Mary Sheffield (1653-????).
* Nathaniel Clark (1658-1733), married 1704 Experience Hinsdale (1679-1754).
* Rebecca Clark (1660-1740), married 1679 John Richardson (1650-1697).

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* See http://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/viewdoc/download?doi=10.1.1.692.6246&rep=rep1&type=pdf

* Descendants of Ralph Wheelock
of Medfield, Massachusetts
Rev. Ralph Wheelock
Descendants of
24 Jan 2015
Northborough, MA
Compiled by Roderick B. Sullivan, Jr
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Died:
Vine Lake Cemetery at Medfield; Age: 87

Joseph Alice Fenn 15 Apr 1640Banham, Norfolk, England. Alice 25 Mar 1623 St Mary Aldermary, London, England; 25 Mar 1623 Aldermary, London, England; 17 Mar 1711Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA; Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Alice Fenn was born about 1619 in England, was christened on 25 March 1623 in St. Mary Aldermary,London, England, and died on 17 March 1709/10 in Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States at age 87.

Alice married Joseph Clarke on 15 April 1640 in Banham, Norfolk, England.

Birth:
There are numerous records showing both "Fenn" and "Pepper", with all of the vital data remaining consistent. I have yet to uncover why there is a difference in the last name from her (indicated) parents.

Died:
Vine Lake Cemetery,unmarked.

Notes:

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The will for Thomas Clarke is published in "The New England Historical and Genealogical Register", Vol 152, January 1998, pg. 15, in an article by Christopher Gleason Clark, entitled "The English Ancestry of Joseph Clark (1613-1683) of Dedham and Medfield, Massachusetts".
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The will cites his grandaughter Marye Wheelock. This, along with other evidence presented in the article, strongly suggests the relationships among the Clarks, Wheelocks, and Barbers presented in this genealogy

Died:
Buried on 10 May 1638

Thomas Mary Canne 17 Oct 1602Banham, Norfolk, England. Mary (daughter of Thomas Canne and Annie Rebecca Plowman) May 1580 Old Buckenham, Norfolk, England; 21 Mar 1642Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA; 18 May 1642St. Peter, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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In his will dated 1 March 22 Eliz. [1579/80], witnessed by John Goiding­ham, Thomas Spink, Clement Warwick, John Morley, and John Dexter, and proved 10 April 15801281 in Attleborough, Rowland Clarke of Banham directed that his body be buried within the churchyard of Banham, and made bequests:
......unto the poore people of Banham aforesaid [6s 8d] to be parted amongste them wheare most nede is Item I will that Margaret my wife shall have the occupacion and profits of all my lands and tenements bothe free and bonde lyinge and beinge in Banham aforesaide for the terme of foure years next after and from the feast of Saint Michaell the archangel! next and [all his lands in Banham] after my decease upon these conditions that the said Margaret my wife within tenne dais next after my decease shall make a lawfull surrender to the use of Clement Clark my sonne after the terme of the foure yeares aforesaide which the said Margarett had of the gifte of Richard Miclewoode her father And also that the said Margaret shall keepe and bringe up all my children at her charge until they doe come unto lawfull years. . I will that William and Edward my sonnes shalle keepe at Scoole in Banham or Buckenham ore anye other towne neare unto Banham aforesaid Item if Margaret my wife doe refuse to performe these conditions aforesaide then I will that Clement my sonne shall enter presentlye after my decease into all my landes and tenements both free and bonde whiche weare Robert Clarkes my father to have and to hould to him and to his heyers for ever upon this condicion herafter followinge . that the said Clement his heyers Executors or Assigns doe paye . . . unto William Clark Thomas Clark and Edward Clark my sonnes unto everye one of them [£20].. as they shall come to ther like several! ages of Three and twentie years . . . Item I do give and bequeath unto Margaret Alice Elizabeth and Anne my daughters and to everye of them [£20] to be paide by my said wife unto everye of them at thear severall ages of two and twentie years . . . [two pages of conditions concerning survivors' legacies should any heirs die] . . . Margaret my wife . . . I doe ordayrie and make my sole executrix. . . which supervisors I ordeyne and make John Goldingham of Banham gentleman and Clement Warwicke my brother in lawe of this my testament and last will To whome I doe give full authoritie. . . to demande a good and law­ful! assurance of Edward Colbye of Banham gentleman from him and his heyers to the use of Clement my sonne and his heyrs of and in certeyne lands whiche the said Edward Colbye have bargained and sold unto me for divers years past.
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SOURCE: Christopher Gleason Clark, "The English Ancestry of Joseph Clark (1613-1683) of Dedham and Medfield, Massachusetts," in The New England Historical and Genealogical Register, 152(Jan 1998):3-23
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Rowland Margaret Micklewood 1554Banham, Norfolk, England. Margaret (daughter of Richard Micklewood and Elizabeth) 1531 Breckland Borough, Banham, Norfolk, England; Jan 1594Breckland Borough, Banham, Norfolk, England; Breckland Borough, Banham, Norfolk, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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The will of “Margarett Clarke of Banham in the countie of Norfolk widow, late the wyfe of Rowlande Clarke deceased,” dated 23 January 1593, proved 10 April 1594, reads in part:

I doe give unto Margaret my daughter my best gowne. . . unto Francys Ayer my sonne in law my best cowe. . . upon this condition viz, that he. . . paye... [10s] to my neve Robert James I doe give to Alice my daughter One cowe and my chese presse. . . upon condition that she . . . paye.. . to Edward my sonne [10s]... unto Thomas my sonne one ewe & a Lamb and my Bed with the furniture . . to Edward my .sonne [2] payer of sheets. . . all the rest. . . to my daughter Anne Clarke. . . she. .. shall paye unto my sonne Whim Clarke. . . [30s] . . . I doe ordayne and make the executor of this my last will and testament Thomas my sonne. . . these wittoesses . . . Franncis Ayer & Thomas Lance.
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SOURCE:Christopher Gleason Clark, "The English Ancestry of Joseph Clark (1613-1683) of Dedham and Medfield, Massachusetts," in The New England Historical and Genealogical Register, 152(Jan 1998):3-23
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Thomas Annie Rebecca Plowman 1579Old Buckenham, Norfolk, England. Annie 1563 Old Buckenham, Norfolk, England; England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]